Operations Specialist

Leads operational support for UNICEF’s Somalia office across finance, administration, facilities, supply, technology, human resources and security, providing risk-informed advice, governance oversight and value-for-money solutions that enable programmes to deliver results for children.

• Coordinate operational support across finance, facilities, administration, supply, technology, human resources and security
• Provide risk-informed analysis and advice for programme and management decisions
• Represent operational risks, governance systems and policies in country and senior management forums
• Anticipate office business needs and develop value-for-money solutions
• Support results-based planning and implementation through country programme and annual management processes
• Guide supply and logistics strategies, procurement and partner supply-chain support
• Coordinate audit reviews, responses and implementation of recommendations
• Lead accessible and sustainable facilities management and monitor service-centre transactions for efficiency, risk and fraud prevention

• Advanced university degree in business management, financial management, accounting, public finance or a related operations field
• Five years of relevant experience in one or more operations-management areas
• Fluency in English

• Temporary appointment for 10 months
• Medical clearance is required
• UNICEF does not facilitate visas or work authorisation for National Officer appointments